The recent debacle of an immigration bill really illustrates why hierarchies and bureaucracies generally fail to do what they're intended to do; they strive for comprehensive solutions.
Why is this a problem? Well, reality (and the Pareto principle) tell us that when you try to solve everything at once, you end up pouring your energy into secondary causes instead of the primary ones. Worse, you end up pouring your energy into making your situation worse.
How so? The Pareto Principle more or less tells us that for every problem, there is an 800 lb gorilla or two doing most of the damage. Now try to isolate what the mouse in the corner is doing with the gorilla(s) thrashing around. You're likely to come to the exact wrong conclusion, aren't you?
So solve a single problem today if you can. Put a bureaucrat or Senator out of work. You'll be glad you did!
Hot Gear Friday: The Swiss Army Guitar
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The word “iconic” is overused these days. I try to avoid it. It’ll be hard
in this next bit. If you are not a guitar player, and someone says
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as i've mentioned many times, in many forums:
"you can't say everything when you say anything, because if you try to say everything, you won't say anything, because you'll be saying everything else."
Richard Pratt, a former seminary professor of mine, specifically related to bible passages/exegesis, but applicable many other places.
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